The contact owns a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed when attempting to drive the vehicle. The contact had a certified mechanic walk him through on how to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was able to start. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 177,233.

- Clinton Township, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times and the key would not turn over into the on position. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician indicated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 238,000.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 62,000.

- Prescott, AZ, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the ignition switch cylinder needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,078.

- Sun City , CA, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was an open circuit in the ignition switch and lock cylinder. The vehicle was repaired by contact. The manufacturer was not made aware of failure. The failure mileage was 137,072.

- Belle Rive, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition switch and failed to turn over to the on position. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician replaced the ignition switch and the tumblers. However, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to dealer who replaced the key. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.

- Bath , NY, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering column. The contact mentioned that when the dashboard was banged the abnormal noise would temporarily go away. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the 4-way flasher, ignition switch, and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.

- Pawtucket, RI, USA

2003 Pontiac Grand Am suffered ignition switch failure that is now the subject of a recall in other GM vehicles. Vehicle was being driven through a construction zone of an interstate highway when, after going over a substantial bump, the weight of a large number of keys pulled on the ignition switch and caused it to turn the car off. After a few seconds of panic, the driver was able to put the vehicle into neutral and start it up again. Luckily, no collision or other injury resulted. Vehicle is still owned by same driver but driven very little now due to fear of problem recurring.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

Car stalling in starting. Car would attempt to turn over without success. Taken to 2 mechanics who could not identify the problem and one stated they could not even duplicate the problem. After getting stranded over a 2 week period around the holidays, the car was taken to the dealership which stated the module and coil needed to be replaced. Paid $500 to replace the items to be stranded the same day the car was picked up from service. Was then told it was short in the "new" module which shorted the PCM (?). 2 weeks later the car began acting up again with the same issue for me to take it to a different dealership, for them to lock my cylinder and then want to charge me $700+ dollars for them to repair something they broke. Then advised me that I would have to pay that for them to fix the lock cylinder and ignition switch for them to continue diagnosing the problem.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

Ignition switch/cylinder went bad again within 2 years after being replaced while under warranty.

- Louisville, KY, USA

The vehicle is a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4-door. I bought the car used from hertz with 23000 miles. Since November 2006 it failed to start on 4 occasions. The first time the shop replaced the battery. Two weeks later it failed again, usual scenario is for all dash lights to be displayed, but only a click or no indication that a connection had been made when ignition key was turned. This time, shop said starter failed. Next week, car wouldn't start again. Shop towed car and reprogrammed system. In April 2007 same problem occurred. Dealer replaced ignition switch.

- Edina, MT, USA

Security light on, car won't start.

- Lisle, IL, USA

The ignition switch/rear hub assembly, and fan motor, have been either serviced and/or replaced due to fluids leaking out. Check engine light was on, and the vehicle was still leaking fluid. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for repairs.

- Bath, NY, USA